TV Schedule

Friday, Aug 28

The living room and home office offer unique design challenges for Genevieve. She recruits a few friends for inspiration, and goes out on a limb to make up for something special she can't put out on the terrace. In the end, bold choices lead to WOW.

Anxious to get things back to normal for her and daughter Bebelle, Genevieve rolls up her sleeves and takes a field trip to a blacksmith's, picks up a nail gun and gets busy during the final stages of her home renovation. But it's all worth it in the end as some of her closest friends show up to celebrate a reveal of the most dramatic rooms in the apartment!

A regular couple from Colorado searches for a family-friendly luxury estate in sunny San Diego, CA. Swimming, biking, and sailing through these three homes reveals multi-million dollar properties - each with a decidedly SoCal edge. Their challenge: find a property with the perfect mix of waterfront amenities, modern architecture, and home-y atmosphere for a chance to win a big cash prize.

This amazing assortment of homes from all over the world includes an American home which is like discovering a lost civilization, a house in Japan shaped like a staircase, one in South Africa which is so well-camouflaged that it almost vanishes into the wilderness and an Australian residence whose owners think they're living on Cloud Nine. Germany has a six-story wedge, Mexico has a seaside home made out of a bridge, every exterior wall possible has been made out of glass in Oakland and there's a self-styled temple to the gods in France. A Norwegian house nestles in a tree, a Portuguese one honors a whole forest and there's a pyramid home in Seattle perched on top of a skyscraper.

This remarkable collection of homes from all over the world includes a Moroccan home that was restored with a cotton swab, a home in Japan that helps its owners communicate and a French residence that was built with banana containers. We'll discover a home covered with synthetic turf in Austria, a hideaway cool enough for a secret agent in Switzerland and a residence in New York that boasts a 75 foot cantilever over the sea. New Zealand claims a modest dwelling where you can see the city but the city can't see you, fallen down ruins become home to a family in Scotland and we'll take you to an English mansion where rock stars and kings have partied for 400 years. There's a South African residence that floats in mid-air and a Mexican oasis that was inspired by a massive bird's nest.

From the dazzling to the daring, to the downright bizarre, we're inside the world's most extreme homes. This amazing assortment includes a house in Idaho that dangles off a cliff, an old home in The Netherlands that has been turned into an abstract work of art, a California party pad with water running through it and a Japanese home made from a box and a ball. San Francisco has a zigzag house, a modern home in Italy started life 300 years ago as a rustic tool shed and a South African residence looks like it is made of twigs. An Australian home loves straight lines while an ancient residence in France used to accommodate monks and a house in Wales flies over a river and a Canadian home embraces a waterfall.

This amazing assortment of homes from all over the world includes a glass pavilion in California, a South Korean house which looks like an ice crystal, a home in South Africa that's given new life to an old railroad and a French House made from concrete that looked like chocolate. A little ranch-house in Idaho is so remote that it has no zip code, an Italian home slides apart to improve the view and Mexico has a strange, tent-like house made entirely out of fiberglass. An Australian home appears to sit inside a giant storage container, a home in Spain brings three families together while one in Northern Ireland resembles a giant eye and a house in the Hamptons is based entirely on triangles.

Dana and Ryan, who both work in television production, travel for months on end working on different tv projects. While they love their jobs, they have been living like nomads, setting up house in each city that they're working in. For the times when they're not traveling, however, they've decided to settle down and buy a home of their own in Wilmington, NC. While Dana loves the beachy, open feel of a Key West style place, Ryan has his heart set on something with Spanish character. Something they do agree on: a pool, which tops their wish list of must haves.

Recently married journalists Jeff and Patricia fell in love in the newsroom, and have since traveled the world together. But after a snowy stint living in Canada to be close to Jeff's family, the cold was too much for Patricia to handle. They found new jobs and a middle ground in the sun soaked world of the Bahamas. But with Patricia's expectations of a modern home, can Jeff afford the fantasy views he's always dreamed of? Find out when House Hunters International travels to Nassau, Bahamas.

New Jersey natives Stephanie and Eddie are looking to escape the frigid Northeast winters and head south to quaint Sanibel, FL. While Eddie has always dreamed of owning a sunny escape, Stephanie is a bit hesitant to take on a second mortgage with four kids to put through school. Matt Blashaw will have to find an affordable home packed with old Florida charm so this busy family can migrate south and enjoy some warm weather, together!

Bill and Anne were searching for the perfect beach escape when they drove through the quaint town of Beaufort, SC and fell in love. Rich with historic homes and classic southern charm, Beaufort offers a vibrant main street and easy access to the sand and sea. Matt Blashaw will take these empty nesters to see a variety of homes but with differing wish lists it could be a challenge to get this couple to agree on their dream vacation home!

Mike and Danielle have moved from Florida to Michigan, where they hope to find their dream house on the lake in Midland. But in this area where rustic houses are all the rage, the couple's desire for a modern-style home will make this house hunt next to impossible.

Newlyweds Craig and Katherine have decided to buy their first home near Dallas. The problem is, they can't agree on anything that they want. He wants a new build, she wants an old home with character. He wants a two-story, she wants one. He loves carpet, she wants hardwood. She longs for a pool, he hates pools. If these two want to find a home in their budget, someone's going to have to give, but who?

Army Staff Sargeant, Shanise, is eager to move her 3 kids off of a Washington D.C. area Army base and into her first place. Problem is, she wants a brand new home with high end details in the pricey burbs, while sticking to a $300,000 to $350,000 budget. Meanwhile, her outspoken friend, Rasheedah, is pushing her to get an updated, older home that's closer in. How much is she willing to compromise to get everything she wants?

New Orleans newlyweds, Zach and Christie, are ready to stop sharing walls in their cozy Garden District apartment complex and buy a home of their own. They have their sights set on old Victorian or shotgun style home in either the Uptown area or the Garden District. As transplants from Los Angeles, they're excited by how much further their budget will go in New Orleans, but this Big Easy search might end up being a lot harder than they expect.

A family of four is starting over in Phoenix, Arizona, after losing their Oregon home in the recession. But finding a large home with quirky character and lush landscaping is going to be a challenge in this desert town. Will they stretch their budget to get their dream home, or keep their eye on the bottom line this time around?

While their peers might be having kids and rushing off to the burbs, Chicago couple Josh and Ali are determined to raise their daughter in the city. With a million to spend, they're looking in the desirable Lincoln Park area, as close to the lake as possible. Problem is, he wants a cozy single family home, and she insists on a swanky high-rise with all the amenities that go with it. Who will win out?

A newly single mom needs to find a home for herself and her two teenage daughters. Fortunately, she's a real estate agent, which is an advantage in the white hot housing market of upscale Danville, California. She needs a place with big enough bathrooms that her daughters can share, and a backyard for the family's golden retriever.

In search of an upgrade, Edwin and Gisela, have recently sold their fourth home, a 1900-square-foot place in Tampa. They want a house with lots of space for entertaining their large extended family, and a private backyard with a pool for the kids. Plus, they're adamant that it be in a planned community, with lots of amenities like a fitness room, tennis courts and a playground. Will house #5 be the one that makes them both happy?

Oregon pear farmers, Ben and Erin, are building a custom home on their orchard. Since they don't want to cut down any of their money-making trees, the house has to fit on a tiny 600 square feet plot. After looking at several upscale, ultra-modern, prefab homes, which one will they choose to be driven and dropped off among the pears?

Firefighter and empty nester, Nicki, wants to simplify her life by downsizing from her 2400 square foot house to a much smaller home - really small. She's looking for a place that's no more than 300 square feet - 1/8th the size of her current home. Since she also wants the freedom to move the house anywhere, she's looking for a portable tiny house on wheels. Working with a budget of $40,000, she's hoping to get a house with architectural interest. A Victorian, Cape Cod or a cottage with a little color would be ideal. Even though she's willing to sacrifice having bedroom by getting a sleeping loft, she still wants a fully equipped kitchen and full bathroom. Another consideration is having enough space for her 6 foot 5 inch boyfriend and fellow firefighter, Tudor, who is helping her on this house hunt. As Nicki looks at homes that range from 96 to 240 square feet, she'll learn about the other challenges of going small.

Jenna Spesard and Guillaume Dutilh don't want roots. These 20-somethings plan to make America their backyard with an adventure house-on-wheels. They've studied the options and decided to build their dream tiny home from scratch, but which builder has just the right plans to make their vision come to fruition? Tumbleweed Tiny House Company out of Sonoma, California, features a range of tiny beauties that are customizable. Our couple can let the company's team of builders make it from scratch for $45,000+ or they can pour sweat equity into the project and save half the price.

Tiny house enthusiasts and young military couple Derek and Mary Voight have decided to hire a builder to do all the heavy lifting. They lend a hand on occasion to speed up the process but they prefer letting a pro tackle the tricky business of building a sturdy house that's agile enough to be pulled by a two-ton truck. The Voights hire builder and tiny home dweller Greg Parham to design and construct their dream home at his construction site in Durango, Colorado.

After meeting in the army and getting married, Lisa and Chris fell in love with an historic house in a family friendly area of the city. It was fine at first, but now with kids in the picture and a pet horse in the equation, things have gotten complicated. Chris likes their location and thinks the house can be updated to suit them, but Lisa is ready to move out to the countryside to be with her horse and find a nicer, newer home. The race is on for Designer Jillian and Realtor Todd to solve this housing crisis. Jillian's betting a fabulous and functional renovation will have Lisa putting her house before the horse, but Todd thinks that the odds are in his favor and finding a perfect country home will have the whole family heading for greener pastures. Can this house win their hearts again or is it time for Chris and Lisa to ride off into the sunset? Will they love it or will they list it?

A Tallahassee couple want out of their cramped condo, into a bigger place where they can start a family. Unfortunately, he has his heart set on a Colonial house like the one he grew up in back in New York. She wants to embrace the Florida style ranch. Plus, any house they get will need a huge closet to accommodate her growing collection of vintage clothing.

Eric and Jenna realize they'll never be able to afford a dream home with million dollar views in their current city of Beverly Hills, California. It's a difficult decision but if Eric decides to sell his late grandmother's house that he's been holding onto for fifteen years, they can slow down and enjoy their favorite city of Mazatlán, Mexico. While finding a place within budget in this historical capital is no easy task, especially since this Pearl of the Pacific is evolving into a world class resort, Eric is determined  he's not selling his grandmother's house to walk away from Mexico empty-handed.

Edmund and Tequilla need to find a home in Columbus, Ohio, to share with their combined three children before their fast approaching wedding. But she wants a big yard, closed floor plan, and basement tornado shelter. He wants a small yard, open floor plan, and no basement. Will one of them compromise before wedding bells ring?

Alex left Berlin in search of short-term opportunity, but when she got to Seattle she found much more. She met Fernando and fell in love, and now, 17 years later, the couple has built a life together in Seattle. They'd planned to move to Alex's native Germany eventually, but when her long divorced parents unexpectedly reunited, the timeline was accelerated. Moving early is exciting, but the couple wants to avoid dipping into their retirement savings, so money will be tight. They'll need to consider every option, including renovation, if they want to make Berlin work without using up their retirement savings.

After meeting in the army and getting married, Lisa and Chris fell in love with an historic house in a family friendly area of the city. It was fine at first, but now with kids in the picture and a pet horse in the equation, things have gotten complicated. Chris likes their location and thinks the house can be updated to suit them, but Lisa is ready to move out to the countryside to be with her horse and find a nicer, newer home. The race is on for Designer Jillian and Realtor Todd to solve this housing crisis. Jillian's betting a fabulous and functional renovation will have Lisa putting her house before the horse, but Todd thinks that the odds are in his favor and finding a perfect country home will have the whole family heading for greener pastures. Can this house win their hearts again or is it time for Chris and Lisa to ride off into the sunset? Will they love it or will they list it?

A Tallahassee couple want out of their cramped condo, into a bigger place where they can start a family. Unfortunately, he has his heart set on a Colonial house like the one he grew up in back in New York. She wants to embrace the Florida style ranch. Plus, any house they get will need a huge closet to accommodate her growing collection of vintage clothing.

Eric and Jenna realize they'll never be able to afford a dream home with million dollar views in their current city of Beverly Hills, California. It's a difficult decision but if Eric decides to sell his late grandmother's house that he's been holding onto for fifteen years, they can slow down and enjoy their favorite city of Mazatlán, Mexico. While finding a place within budget in this historical capital is no easy task, especially since this Pearl of the Pacific is evolving into a world class resort, Eric is determined  he's not selling his grandmother's house to walk away from Mexico empty-handed.

Edmund and Tequilla need to find a home in Columbus, Ohio, to share with their combined three children before their fast approaching wedding. But she wants a big yard, closed floor plan, and basement tornado shelter. He wants a small yard, open floor plan, and no basement. Will one of them compromise before wedding bells ring?

Alex left Berlin in search of short-term opportunity, but when she got to Seattle she found much more. She met Fernando and fell in love, and now, 17 years later, the couple has built a life together in Seattle. They'd planned to move to Alex's native Germany eventually, but when her long divorced parents unexpectedly reunited, the timeline was accelerated. Moving early is exciting, but the couple wants to avoid dipping into their retirement savings, so money will be tight. They'll need to consider every option, including renovation, if they want to make Berlin work without using up their retirement savings.

Jenna Spesard and Guillaume Dutilh don't want roots. These 20-somethings plan to make America their backyard with an adventure house-on-wheels. They've studied the options and decided to build their dream tiny home from scratch, but which builder has just the right plans to make their vision come to fruition? Tumbleweed Tiny House Company out of Sonoma, California, features a range of tiny beauties that are customizable. Our couple can let the company's team of builders make it from scratch for $45,000+ or they can pour sweat equity into the project and save half the price.

Tiny house enthusiasts and young military couple Derek and Mary Voight have decided to hire a builder to do all the heavy lifting. They lend a hand on occasion to speed up the process but they prefer letting a pro tackle the tricky business of building a sturdy house that's agile enough to be pulled by a two-ton truck. The Voights hire builder and tiny home dweller Greg Parham to design and construct their dream home at his construction site in Durango, Colorado.